Enhancing AI literacy among Canadian SMEs

Enhancing AI literacy among Canadian SMEs: leveraging copyright, data, and privacy regulations for effective AI utilization.

The Entrepreneurial Law Clinic (ELC) and Edmonton Unlimited have partnered to present the following workshop on Practical Approaches to AI Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs).

As artificial intelligence (AI) tools become increasingly integrated into everyday business operations, many organizations are adopting them faster than they can assess the associated legal, regulatory, and operational risks. This workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs, business owners, and other non-lawyers close key knowledge gaps related to the responsible use of AI in a business environment.

Through practical examples and accessible discussion, participants will gain a better understanding of how AI intersects with data protection, privacy obligations, copyright and intellectual property rights, customer communications, vendor relationships, and emerging compliance considerations. Rather than focusing on whether businesses should use AI, this workshop focuses on…